Signing a deed with POA & maiden name in CA

[Jim S.]

I’m looking to self-close on some cheap $1k vacant desert properties (title companies would cost me as much as the land).

In one case I’m talking to the seller’s husband who has a durable power of attorney. The deed is in her maiden name. They are both elderly so I didn’t inquire why dpoa is setup but presumably for health reasons.

So how should I record the name on the deed & get it notarized? What documents should I record along with the deed?

My thought:

John Smith, DPOA for

Jane Smith aka Jane Doe

And have them sign a piece of paper listing all prior names, and record that along with the dpoa document. Thoughts?

[Tom Gimer]

@Jim S. Signature line would be: Jane Smith by John Smith, her attorney-in-fact

In the premises you would identify her as "Jane Smith (formerly known of record as Jane Doe)" by and through John Smith, her attorney-in-fact pursuant to Power of Attorney recorded, or intended to be recorded, immediately prior hereto... (yes, the POA gets recorded)

After the being clause (where you identify the most recent deed, if standard in your jurisdiction) you would indicate that Jane Doe has since married and is now known as Jane Smith.